Electrical Engineer - 173974

ZP Group; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Maternity/Paternity leave

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions in McLean, VA seeks an Electrical Engineer to support design, fabrication, installation, and commissioning of fire detection and alarm, mass notification, fire suppression, and other life-safety systems.

The role involves system testing, programming, site surveys, shop drawings, BOMs, and closeout activities, with opportunities in Atlanta and Raleigh as well.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 2+ years of experience.
• Experience with fire protection or life-safety systems is a plus.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Revit for system design.

Responsibilities

• Lead in-house testing (PITCO) and on-site commissioning of fire alarm and life-safety systems.
• Perform system programming, troubleshooting, and technical support.
• Assist in system design, including shop drawings, calculations, and code-compliant deliverables.
• Conduct site surveys, produce reports, and develop takeoffs and bill of materials.
• Support project execution, scheduling, documentation, and issue resolution.
• Provide training and maintain project records, as-built documentation, and closeout activities.

Skills

AutoCAD

Revit

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Fire Protection, Electrical, Mechanical, or related field)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is looking for a highly skilled Electrical Engineer to support a leading engineering and systems integration organization. The Electrical Engineer will be responsible for supporting the design, fabrication, installation, and commissioning of fire detection and alarm, mass notification, fire suppression, and other life safety systems. This is a great opportunity in the McLean, VA area, as well as positions in Atlanta, GA and Raleigh, NC.

Responsibilities for the Electrical Engineer:

• Lead in-house testing (PITCO) and onsite commissioning of fire alarm and life safety systems.
• Perform system programming, troubleshooting, and technical support.
• Assist in system design, including shop drawings, calculations, and code-compliant deliverables.
• Conduct site surveys, produce reports, and develop takeoffs and bill of materials.
• Support project execution, scheduling, documentation, and issue resolution.
• Provide training, maintain project records and as-builts, and support project closeout activities.

Qualifications for the Electrical Engineer:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Fire Protection, Electrical, Mechanical, or related field) with 2+ years of experience.
• Experience with system design tools such as AutoCAD and Revit.

Compensation for the Electrical Engineer:

• Salary Range: $96,000 - $120,000 *Depending on Experience*
• Comprehensive Benefits: health insurance, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a 401(k)/retirement plan, paid time off, and maternity/paternity leave.

Electrical Engineer, fire alarm systems, life safety systems, mass notification systems, fire suppression systems, PITCO testing, commissioning, system programming, troubleshooting, NFPA codes, IBC, NFPA 72, NFPA 101, NFPA 70, AutoCAD, Revit, shop drawings, bill of materials, site surveys, code compliance, engineering design, project support, system installation, technical support, as-built documentation, security clearance eligible, NICET II (or willing), building systems, electrical engineering